Conveniently located Esentepe allows you to venture further East to the Karpaz Peninsula where even today you can experience rural life in North Cyprus.

Esentepe, a charming Mediterranean village that over the past few years has grown to become a village of note, mainly due to the amount of people who have visited and admired the beauty and decided to make it their home.  Fortunately this has not detracted from the beauty, and rural feel of this coastal retreat which is nestled at the foot of the Kyrenia mountain range.

The word Esentepe translates to mean windy hill, for Esentepe village this is a plus as the town is not so much windy but comfortably cooled by the breeze rising from the Mediterranean sprawling out in front.  As you can imagine the heat intensifies as Cyprus goes into its summer months and so this breeze is a real plus protecting the residents from the searing heat.

With a primary and secondary school, doctors surgery, police station and selection of shops, restaurants and friendly welcoming people you could be excused for not wishing to venture further a field and just stay put and enjoy your stay.

Approaching the village via its winding road, take a few minutes to look back and enjoy what are the most stunning views enjoyed by the residents of Esentepe.  Crystal clear Mediterranean sea and lovely sandy beaches.

If you would like to visit a local tourist attraction then a little further along East is the famous Antiphonitis Church. This is a 12^th century church famous for its shape and style of architecture, plus the frescoes that adorn its pillars, walls and the dome.

So the conclusion must be that should you have spent enough time experiencing the hustle and bustle of larger towns or cities and are now in need of some relaxation then its time to visit the pretty village of Esentepe, the gateway to the Karpaz.